Acupuncture for Pregnancy

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Acupuncture regulates the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which can be thrown out of balance due to stress, aging, and other environmental factors inhibiting its ability to function properly. Acupuncture promotes the circulation of blood in the pelvic cavity to improve ovarian function. Acupuncture is beneficial in promoting follicle production, enhancing uterine blood flow, and improving uterine lining thickness. By positively enhancing overall health, acupuncture increases the chances of conception.  For research studies on acupuncture for infertility, click here.

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Acupuncture is beneficial in treating the following causes of infertility:

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• Unexplained Infertility

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      Many patients seek out acupuncture for fertility because they were never given a specific                      diagnosis or reason why they are struggling to conceive.  We help to remove the                                    frustration and give you the answers you've been looking for, as well as a plan of action.  Many            factors can negatively influence fertility, and we are here to help solve the puzzle for you.

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• Advanced Maternal Age:

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Chromosomal problems increase with advancing maternal age as the egg a woman conceives with is as old as she is. Although women over 35 will have a significant decline in the number and

quality of eggs, by increasing blood flow to the uterus through acupuncture treatments, we can still help improve the quality of your eggs.  Acupuncture can also stimulate ovulation and increase the thickness of the uterine lining for implantation of the embryo.

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• Anovulation:

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Anovulation is when a woman misses ovulation or stops ovulating. Ovulation, the release of the egg from the ovary, must happen in order to achieve pregnancy. Research shows that acupuncture and herbal medicine can induce ovulation in many patients.  We have seen patients begin to ovulate normally in as little as one cycle.

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• Hormonal Imbalance:

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Acupuncture treatments can be especially beneficial for women faced with luteal phase defects, high FSH levels, low estrogen levels, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Acupuncture influences the autonomic nervous system and hormonal regulation centers in the brain.

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• Stress:

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Stress can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect the timing of an egg being released, causing a delay or inhibiting the release. Stress can also reduce the blood flow to your reproductive organs. Acupuncture is very beneficial for regulating stress, thereby increasing circulation to the reproductive organs and regulating hormones efficiently.

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• Male Infertility:

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Low sperm count, poor sperm motility or morphology can reduce the chances of conception. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help to enhance sperm motility, improve morphology, increase sperm count and boost testosterone.

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• Miscarriage:

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Chromosomal abnormalities, illness, problems with the uterus or cervix, advanced maternal age, and hormonal imbalance may be the cause of miscarriage. Acupuncture regulates hormones and optimizes progesterone production which is essential to maintaining the uterine lining. Chinese herbal medicine is also effective for preventing miscarriage and strengthening the uterine lining.